Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide golfer Justin Thomas has become one of the biggest names on the PGA Tour throughout his career, but the most interesting aspect of the two-time Major winner’s career may be his relationship with Tiger Woods.

Thomas is one of the closest friends of Woods on the entire tour, and he spoke about that relationship as well as the relationship he’s developed with Woods’ son Charlie during an appearance on “The Smylie Show” with Birmingham native and former PGA pro Smylie Kaufman.

“I wanna be if he wants me to be,” Thomas said when Kaufman asked him if his relationship with the younger Woods is a big brother little brother type situation. “I was very lucky to have some people like that in my life and I know how helpful that was…I wanna help in any way I can. The shots that he can hit, a lot of guys on Tour can’t hit. He’s very, very impressive and I’m rooting for the best…he’s grown up a lot. He’s still a little punk but not a total punk kid, he can beat me up so I can’t say too much.”

Thomas will be teeing it up on Thursday in the first round of the Valspar Championship as he tries to get back into the winner’s circle for the first time this season.